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About the school

OISC is accredited by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, with Grade 1(excellent) in each category. We have a UKVI Tier licence. The College is also an Associate Member of the European Council of International Schools, and a recognised examination centre. Our professional training division for companies and organisations is Oxford International Corporate Training.

The teachers and trainers at OISC are from leading universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, and have many years’ experience of teaching international students and company staff.

OISC provides high quality year round and short programmes which offer:

• Flexibility: many of the programmes are tailor made to meet the requirements of the individual student or client company;

• Excellent contacts with the University, enabling students and clients to be taught in the Colleges of the University in the vacations. Fully residential courses in the University are offered in summer and , subject to status, arrangements can be made for visiting academics to become members of the University libraries;

• High calibre tutors and visiting speakers from academe or business ;

• A range of over twenty subject specialisms, enabling, for example, a student to combine academic English with a University preparation programme;

• Strong links with a large number of British and European Schools , enabling younger students to prepare for entry to some of the best Boarding Schools;

• Good links with Oxford, Cambridge and other leading universities, and provision of individual educational counselling for students who wish to apply to a British University;

• A high level of pastoral care for students, including personal tutors and regular reports.

• Well-established links with Companies in the Oxford and London areas, enabling company clients to combine their Oxford programme with meeting new business contacts.

We have several types of programme:

• A-Level, (I)GCSE and Foundation programmes over one or two years for students wishing to enter a British University.

• Pre-MBA programmes (level 7) for graduates

• English Language Programmes

• Programmes for teachers and other professionals

• For students wishing to enter a British or European Boarding School

• For University postgraduates and undergraduates

• For Companies and Organisations. Previous clients have included the

China Development Bank, Beijing Union University, and the Egyptian General Petroleum Company.

• Study Abroad programmes – summer, semester or year in Oxford

• Vacation programmes at Easter and in the Summer

• Special preparatory courses for Oxford and Cambridge University Entrance in the summer vacation and/or autumn term.

Accommodation

• host family accommodation Host familyStudents per room: 2 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 5 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Conditions: Only available to 2 students booking together. · Distance from school: 1 Km · Facilities: Bed linen, Central location, Close to local amenities, Furnished to the highest standards, Heating, Internet access, Iron, Laundry, Maid service weekly, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Towels, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk

  All family rooms are inspected by our accommodation manager. If you are a family or school group we can sometimes make special arrangements for you in shared houses. Please write to us with your plans and we will offer advice.

  You will have breakfast and dinner with the family and lunch at the weekend .

  All families have DBS certificates

  from GBP 300/week
• Student Residence, single en-suite room, half boardResidenceStudents per room: 1 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 5 · Accommodation type: Residence · Distance from school: 1 Km · Facilities: Bed linen, Central location, Close to local amenities, Furnished to the highest standards, Heating, Internet access, Iron, Laundry, Maid service weekly, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Towels, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk

  Single study bedroom with private bathroom in a student residence within easy walking distance of the school, with communal kitchen and living areas. Breakfast and dinner included. Half board is available in summer, at Easter and at other times of the year on request.

  from GBP 650/week
• Host Family, single room with private bathroom, half board (16+)Host familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 5 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 1 Km · Facilities: Bed linen, Central location, Close to local amenities, Furnished to the highest standards, Heating, Internet access, Iron, Laundry, Maid service weekly, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Towels, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk

  Single room with private bathroom (where available) with a local host family in Oxford, for students aged 16 and over. Breakfast and dinner every day. All host families are background checked, receive safeguarding training and are inspected by the school's Accommodation Manager at least once a year.

  from GBP 400/week
• Student Residence, single room, self-catering (on request)ResidenceStudents per room: 1 · Board: Self Service · Minimum age: 5 · Accommodation type: Residence · Distance from school: 1 Km · Facilities: Bed linen, Central location, Close to local amenities, Furnished to the highest standards, Heating, Internet access, Iron, Laundry, Maid service weekly, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Towels, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk

  Single study bedroom in a student residence in Oxford, self-catering (no meals included), with shared kitchen and living areas. Rooms depend on availability and the season: the school confirms the exact room and price when you book. Available all year round, on request.

  from GBP 450/week